George Beekman

This book integrates technology throughout in order to familiarize anyone new to technology. It goes beyond computer concepts and explores the promises and problems of information technology, how it affects people and society, and the future.

For courses in Introduction to Computers and Information Technology offered in departments of CIS, Computer Science, or Business. Available in two separate editions for maximum classroom flexibility, Computer Confluence combines three information sources—an illustrated textbook, a multimedia CD-ROM, and an up-to-the-minute Companion Website—to explore the promises and challenges of information technology, its effect on businesses, people, society, and the future. Author George Beekman seamlessly integrates his text with an unparalleled media package to provide a valuable learning package. Famous for his lively writing style, this is the perfect text for professors who want to explore the promises and challenges of information.

Intended for courses in Introduction to Computers and Information Technology offered in departments of CIS, Computer Science, or Business. This title combines an illustrated textbook, a multimedia CD-ROM, and a companion website, to explore the promises and challenges of information technology, and its effect on businesses, people, and society.

Ante la necesidad de tener un buen manual de Introducción a la informática para no informáticos, debido sobre todo al gran número de alumnos que cursan esta materia (30.000) alumnos, presentamos este libro, que ademas de ser un best seller e ir ya por su sexta edicion, en España es un libro conocido, utilizandose su version inglesa en varias universidades, como la Universidad Rey Juan Carlos y la Universidad Carlos III, universidades que al traducir el libro lo pondran de texto, aportando un mercado cautivo de 1.500 alumnos. Material Complementario: www.computerconfluence.comAnte la necesidad de tener un buen manual de Introduccion a la informatica para no informaticos, debido sobre todo al gran numero de alumnos que cursan esta materia (30.